Christmas
Many Christians celebrate Christmas Day, which is a gazetted holiday in India, on December 25 each year.
Christmas Eve, which is the day before Christmas Day, is celebrated in many countries worldwide. It is a Christian observance that falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Is Christmas Eve a Public Holiday?
Christmas Eve is an optional holiday. Employment and holiday laws in India allow employees to choose a limited number of holidays from a list of optional holidays. Some employees may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open.
Christmas trees are decorated with baubles, lights and tinsel during the Christmas season.
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About Christmas Eve
Read more about Christmas Eve.Christmas Eve Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2015–2021.
Note: Individuals can take a limited number of restricted holidays but government offices and most businesses remain open. This system gives individuals the flexibility to take time off to celebrate a holiday within India's vast religious and cultural society.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Thu | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Restricted Holiday |
| 2016 | Sat | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Restricted Holiday |
| 2017 | Sun | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Restricted Holiday |
| 2018 | Mon | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Restricted Holiday |
| 2019 | Tue | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Restricted Holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Restricted Holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Restricted Holiday |
We diligently research and continuously update our holiday dates and information. If you find a mistake, please let us know.
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